Fire

Locate fire stations. Learn how to prevent fires, perform vegetation management, plan for evacuation, or request records.

Discover where your neighborhood fire station is located. Request a fire safety or community presentation. Request a fire inspection or learn about fire prevention, vegetation management, and wildfire evacuation procedures. Access documents related to emergency medical services or file a compliment or complaint.

Prepare property for wildfires
Fire Department

Berkeley Fire protects life, property, and the environment through emergency response, fire prevention, and community preparedness.

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Fire Prevention

Learn about fire and event inspections.

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Prepare for wildfires

Tips on how to keep your home safe from fires.

Latest News

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Find your National Night Out celebration on August 4

Join us in building a resilient community by connecting with your neighbors. City staff will be visiting neighborhoods throughout Berkeley.

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Safely celebrate July 4th – Avoid fireworks and certain hillside roads 

Fireworks are illegal citywide and increase the risk of fires, wildfires. Grizzly Peak Blvd., Panoramic Way, and Prospect St. will close to non-residents.  

Firewise neighborhood

Team up with your neighbors and City to reduce wildfire risk

Help reduce your neighborhood’s wildfire risk and build a safer Berkeley through community efforts that could lower your home insurance rates.

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National Night Out is on August 4th

Register your gathering by July 20th and plan it any time between 5:00 pm and 9:00 pm on Tuesday, August 4.

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Boards & Commissions

Wildland Urban Interface Vegetation Code Workgroup Policy Committee: Public Safety Disaster and Fire Safety Commission

Related legislative bodies

Adopted Plans

Name Adopted Summary
Community Wildfire Protection Plan

The Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) is a roadmap for how the City of Berkeley and community members can best manage wildfire risks.